Law Clerk II – Litigation Support

About the role

CGS is seeking an experienced Law Clerk II to support all phases of litigation for a large federal agency office. You will work on high‑profile opioid and other priority cases, providing critical assistance that directly impacts the agency’s mission.

Key responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, litigation tasks, and case management.
• Review, analyze, and summarize documents, transcripts, and other evidence.
• Utilize electronic databases to organize, index, tag, and retrieve litigation materials.
• Conduct database searches and apply redactions to documents, including audio files.
• Troubleshoot technical issues on review platforms and related tools.
• Draft review memos and other litigation documents as required.
• Communicate directly with case teams regarding ongoing matters.
• Organize and manage litigation review materials using task‑ticketing software.

Required profile

• J.D. degree and active bar membership in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• U.S. citizenship.
• At least two years of progressive litigation support experience, preferably with complex federal cases.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state court systems and legal research procedures.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with legal research tools such as Lexis and Westlaw.

Required skills

• Lexis
• Westlaw
• Electronic databases for document review
• Document review platforms
• Task‑ticketing software
• Word processing applications
• Spreadsheet and imaging tools

What we offer

• A collaborative environment that supports professional growth.
• Access to cutting‑edge technology and learning opportunities.
• Engagement in high‑impact, mission‑critical litigation work.